TWISTER #2 (Page 16)

mchally - 2010-03-29 2:16 PM I've had one there...I was wearing a new pair of trail running shoes and jogged a half mary in them.  Yah, not the brightest idea ever.

fortunately the blister wasn't that bad...I later returned the shoes because the area around the heel was too stiff/curved in a little bit and put a wee bit of pressure on the inside of my heel.  It wasn't enough to notice at the store or on short runs, but I sure noticed it 10 miles into the Half marathon.

also...look at how your socks are made.  Some socks have a change in thickness on the side of the heel and that could possibly be what is irritating your foot.

Happychick - 2010-03-28 11:26 PM Hey...did I tell you guys that I rode my bike for the first time in weeks on Friday? I don't think I did so i'm telling you now! I had absolutely NO shoulder issues while riding but it did kill me the next day. No biggie though...ice massage and ibuprofen are my friends! I still plan on focusing my efforts on marathon training but it is great to know that I really am getting better, even if it is sloooooow going. Plus, I plan on getting into my ortho guy since I think I should be better off than I am by now so I'm hoping to get an MRI before leaving.

Speaking of training, does anyone else have an issue with focusing their efforts on more than one major thing at a time unless they are all wrapped up into one? (Did that make sense to anyone but me?!) What I mean is, since I decided to do a marathon this year I have a hard time being able to focus my efforts on the bike and swim as well (it just so happens that with my shoulder, this isn't too much of a problem...but then again, that along with our move is the reason I decided to concentrate solely on running in the first place.) However, if I were following a plan for say a HIM, then it wouldn't be an issue cuz its all wrapped up into one nice package of plan. Just curious!  

pdbman - 2010-03-29 2:30 PM There is a change in thickness in the sock but it doesn't line up with the blister. There is a place on the inside of the shoe that might line up with the blister. However I've had these shoes for a while and wouldn't think that would be it but you never know. I'll have to watch it. I sure hope its not the shoes. My last pair caused my feet to hurt and this pair has helped a lot with the pain and is one of my favorite pairs I've every had.

brick94513 - 2010-03-29 4:05 PM

I've resigned myself to mediocrity in three disciplines instead of excelling in one.

mchally - 2010-03-29 4:07 PM Then I  suggest that you buy another pair before they are discontinued.

brick94513 - 2010-03-29 12:05 PM

I've resigned myself to mediocrity in three disciplines instead of excelling in one.

pdbman - 2010-03-29 12:27 PM
I'd be happy with mediocrity in three. Heck, I'd be happy with mediocrity in one. As it is I'm pathetically slow and have horrible form in all three areas, especially swimming.

pdbman - 2010-03-29 3:27 PM
I'd be happy with mediocrity in three. Heck, I'd be happy with mediocrity in one. As it is I'm pathetically slow and have horrible form in all three areas, especially swimming.

Happychick - 2010-03-29 5:13 PM
I totally hear you...if I were any slower in swimming, i'd drown. Thank goodness I can catch up on the bike and run! I've already found a place in WA where I plan on going for my stroke analysis and correction. My hubby just looked at me last night when I told him I found a place..."Don't you think we should find a place to live first?" is what he asked me. I just looked at him and said, "well, yeah but then once we are settled i'll know just where to go" but what I was thinking was ummm, well, I could do BOTH once we get there but I guess the house thing is more important...but only cuz I know it will pi$$ you off if I say otherwise

mchally - 2010-03-29 5:50 PM If you are ever in Seattle I'd be happy to give you some free swim coaching. 

Happychick - 2010-03-29 5:16 PM

Well, I updated the spreadsheet and I have 2 more runs (no problem), 2 more PT (no problem), and 1 more strength (no problem). Soooo, I'm thinking I will just make the 100% on my run and PT but I might get a bit more on my strength however, I'm not promising anything but 100% across the board!

mchally - 2010-03-29 1:50 PM If you are ever in Seattle I'd be happy to give you some free swim coaching. 

wgraves7582 - 2010-03-29 3:56 PM 2 more bike sessions in tonight 1 away from 100% so with tomorrows commute i will be 105% for all 4 categories!

Lets go TWISTER's!!!!

Happychick - 2010-03-28 9:26 PM
Speaking of training, does anyone else have an issue with focusing their efforts on more than one major thing at a time unless they are all wrapped up into one? (Did that make sense to anyone but me?!) What I mean is, since I decided to do a marathon this year I have a hard time being able to focus my efforts on the bike and swim as well (it just so happens that with my shoulder, this isn't too much of a problem...but then again, that along with our move is the reason I decided to concentrate solely on running in the first place.) However, if I were following a plan for say a HIM, then it wouldn't be an issue cuz its all wrapped up into one nice package of plan. Just curious!  

pdbman - 2010-03-29 5:25 PM
We used to go to Seattle every Labor day weekend but haven't gone for several years. They built an Ikea here so we don't have to drive so far any more. 

Happychick - 2010-03-29 5:37 PM
Ooooooh, I'll be there in about a month...can I take you up on the offer?!

tri808 - 2010-03-29 7:45 PM

This is a good question.  I have only been race training since June of 2009 when I started marathon training.  The marathon was my complete focus, but in November 2009 I threw in some swimming and cycling to cross train...but my marathon was still the clear cut focus.  Now I'm tri focused...and obviously my running volume has decreased from ~40 mpw to about 20-25 mpw.  I thought I could still do about 30mpw, but I find it just wipes me out too much while my cycling and swimming hours increase.

In July, I'll have to focus back to running...but obviously I don't want my swimming and cycling fitness to decrease too much.  So it will be a constant battle. 

mchally - 2010-03-29 5:02 PM I have a hard time with training all 3 disciplines consistantly...generally I can manage getting the swims in...I started swimming when I was two and enjoy it.  It is much harder for me to be consistent with both running and cycling though.  Unless it is spin classes and tread mill, but then the workouts are shorter.